Diabetes drug may have hidden health benefits for older adults
A new and increasingly widely used diabetes medication may have additional health benefits for older adults, according to new research which looked at data from...
Metastatic cancers: Protein that fuels treatment resistant tumours may be key to better outcomes
One of the biggest challenges in cancer treatment is addressing the ability of cancer cells to adapt and become resistant, reducing the effectiveness of therapies...
Funding a Palestinian doctor for paediatric trauma training
The conflict in Israel and Palestine has put Palestinian medical professionals under extreme pressure, and we remain committed to supporting them. Recently, we funded Dr...
Preventing accidents – How safe is your home?
Preventing accidents - Every year, around 2 million children attend A&E due to accidents. Over 76,000 of these require admission to hospital – that is...
UK oesophageal cancer rate is higher than most of Europe
Action Against Heartburn is drawing attention to alarming statistics that reveal the UK oesophageal cancer rate is higher than most of Europe. According to recent...
Trial for blood tests to diagnose dementia accepts first participants
A country-wide trial aiming to revolutionise how dementia is diagnosed using blood tests is now underway, in a bid to improve the UK’s shocking diagnosis...
Semaglutide without the sickness?
Semaglutide, which acts in the brain to reduce food intake, has fast become one of the most effective pharmaceutical weapons in the global battle against...
Young people support the idea of a smoke-free generation
Young people support the idea of a smoke-free generation, according to a new study They broadly welcome the idea of the Government's smokefree generation policy and...
Meat free Veganuary momentum fades
Meat free Veganuary momentum fades as participants struggle to maintain meat-free options beyond January: ‘Veganuary’ has raised awareness of the impact of the food system...
Essential Winter Weather Tips for You and Your Pets!
Essential Winter Weather Tips for You and Your Pets! Winter comes with plenty of potential perils for your pet, from falling through ice on a...
